Support Black-Owned San Diego Restaurants

June 3, 2020

Several local publications have curated lists of black-owned San Diego restaurants to support during this tumultuous time when the world pleads for equality and better leadership in the wake of George Floyd's murder in Minnesota. Check them out and support local businesses.

Scenes From A Weekend Of Protests Around San Diego

June 3, 2020

Our talented friend Orin Louis of Pacific Reverie Photography spent this past weekend documenting protests around San Diego County. Check out his amazing work!

Where Do We Go From Here?

June 1, 2020

What am I supposed to write about today? This site started when my partner and I first moved to San Diego as a means of self-motivation to explore the local food scene. It evolved into hospitality news and event promotion. Now, what do we talk about? We have reached a period in our collective history when it seems completely obtuse to write about anything other than the systemic injustices that have led to our nation's divide and the tumultuous situation we are now in. How do we make sense of it and where do we go from here?

La Mesa Leaders Were Wholly Complicit In Their City's Chaos

May 31, 2020

A week of protests and rioting following George Floyd's well-publicized murder in Minneapolis, MN, culminated in a fiery Saturday "Hell Night" around the United States. Leaders in San Diego's La Mesa were in a better position than most precincts to demonstrate apologetic sympathy, following an evidently wrongful arrest of a young man that went viral earlier in the week, yet they chose to do the opposite, escalating violence by firing tear gas and rubber bullets into crowds of protestors. Shame on La Mesa City & their police department. You are complicit in the damage that occurred in your community.

Longtime Local Chef Hanis Cavin Leaves San Diego

May 29, 2020

A longtime stalwart in the San Diego culinary community, Carnitas' Snack Shack founder Chef Hanis Cavin has moved away from America's Finest City.

Introducing The SanDiegoVille Lobster Mac N' Cheese Dog From Doggos Gus In Imperial Beach

May 29, 2020

We are teaming up with some of our favorite San Diego eateries to develop special menu items to drum up business during this tumultuous and difficult time. Our first collaboration is the SanDiegoVille Lobster Mac N' Cheese Dog from Doggos Gus in Imperial Beach, available for a limited time.

Passive Activities Permitted On San Diego County Beaches Starting Next Week

May 28, 2020

It was announced this afternoon that starting next week, passive activities will be permitted at San Diego County beaches, provided people maintain physical distancing or wear a face covering when close to others.

Video Showing La Mesa Man Arrested For Assault On Police Officer Going Viral As Many Believe Encounter To Be Racially Motivated

May 28, 2020

A video of a La Mesa man being detained and ultimately arrested is going viral, as many believe the officer was racially motivated.

Mother's Saloon Permanently Closes In San Diego's Ocean Beach

May 27, 2020

After almost 9 years in business, Mother's Saloon in San Diego's Ocean Beach took to social media today to announce its permanently closure, citing an inability to negotiate its lease.

Previously Homeless San Diego Choir Group Voices Of Our City Earn Golden Buzzer In America's Got Talent Premier

May 27, 2020

San Diego's own Voices of Our City Choir, a musical group made up of previously homeless individuals, took home the "Golden Buzzer" at last nights America's Got Talent season 15 premiere.

New Jersey's Popular Broad Street Dough Company Opening San Diego Location

May 26, 2020

New Jersey's popular Broad Street Dough Company will bring customizable, baked fresh to-order donuts to San Diego later this year.

California Governor Allows San Diego To Move Into Stage 3 Reopening | San Diego Salons & Barber Shops Can Reopen Immediately

May 26, 2020

At today's press conference, California Governor Gavin Newson revealed that San Diego County will be permitted to move into Stage 3 reopening of the local economy, which allows for the opening of barber shops, salons, and other personal care services, as well as churches, so long as meaningful modifications are made to reduce the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

Los Angeles' Celebrity-Backed Dave's Hot Chicken To Open First Of Many San Diego Locations This Week In Pacific Beach

May 25, 2020

The first San Diego branch of Los Angeles' hit Nashville-style fried chicken eatery Dave's Hot Chicken will open with random hours throughout the week and a grand opening scheduled for this Friday, May 29.

Did Actor John Krasinski Rip Off A San Diego Radio Personality Then Sell The Concept To CBS??

May 24, 2020

Longtime San Diego radio personality, Chris Cantore, posted his first positive news format video on March 26. He was wearing a suit and recorded himself reporting positive news from around the country. Three days later, The Office star John Krasinski did the same thing. With recent headlines that the "Quiet Place" frontman had agreed to sell his positive story broadcast "Some Good News" to CBS, we ask the question - did John Krasinski rip off a San Diego radio star or is this just coincidence?

Il Dandy Is No More | Upscale Bankers Hill Restaurant To Become Civico By The Park With

May 24, 2020

The owners of Il Dandy in San Diego's Bankers Hill have announced they are rebranding the year-old eatery into Civico By The Park, a second iteration of their popular Little Italy restaurant.

How Should Restaurants & Businesses Approach Those Who Do Not Wear Face Coverings

May 23, 2020

Due to COVID-19 coronavirus precautions, in many areas of the country and here in San Diego, it is now mandatory to wear a facial covering when entering into public spaces, open businesses, or coming within 6-feet of a non-household member. As businesses begin to reopen, many are apprehensive about possible legal repercussions of denying entry to anyone refusing to wear a face mask. We break down the issue here and offer advice on best practices.

El Prez In Pacific Beach Is Trying To Ruin It For The Rest Of Us | San Diego County Shuts Down Restaurant Following Raucous Reopening

May 22, 2020

Restaurants around the city were permitted to open yesterday, as San Diego was given the green light to move further into Stage 2 of California's reopening plan. At least one local restaurant chose to forgo the mandates requiring facial coverings and social distancing, instead throwing an absolute rager. Hey El Prez Pacific Beach, please don't ruin it for the rest of us!

San Diego's San Onofre Nuclear Station To Dump Radioactive Matter Into Pacific Ocean To Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2020

As if things weren't dire enough between COVID-19 and the constant Tijuana sewage spills, on Friday, May 22, to kick off Memorial Day Weekend 2020, the decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will release 21,420 gallons of non-radiological and radiological matter into the Pacific Ocean as part of a planned "Liquid Batch Release".

San Diego County Gets Go-Ahead To Reopen Restaurants For Dine-In & Retail For In-Store Shopping

May 20, 2020

California's governor has approved San Diego County Board of Supervisors plan to allow restaurants to open for dine-in and retail shops for in-store shopping, effective immediately.